Cavan Sullivan shines for Philadelphia Union in MLS match
16 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:55 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Cavan Sullivan scored two goals for Philadelphia Union against San Diego on September 13, helping his team to a stronger playoff position. The 16-year-old midfielder has had significant contributions in recent matches, with six goals and five assists since the World Cup break. His performance during the match is drawing attention as he continues to build on his early career, having already signed with Manchester City. Sullivan’s rise comes amid the USMNT's ongoing search for a new star player following a disappointing World Cup performance.
- •Cavan Sullivan scored twice against San Diego on September 13.
- •He has 11 goal contributions in the last eight matches.
- •Sullivan's play has lifted Philadelphia Union from the bottom of the table.
- •He is set to join Manchester City when he turns 18.
- •Sullivan is being compared to past USMNT young talents.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Cavan Sullivan joins elite company as USMNT camp beckons
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Cavan Sullivan speaks out after USMNT call-up as 16-year-old MLS prodigy prepares for debut
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cavan Sullivan enters USMNT spotlight with historic potential
- 4:19 PMESPN — Teen Sullivan in USMNT squad, Pulisic left out
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Cavan Sullivan? American phenom reportedly set for first USMNT call-up as Man City future looms
- 7:39 PMESPN — Sources: Union's Sullivan, 16, set for first USMNT call-up
- 7:25 PMThe Guardian Sport — USMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for upcoming friendlies
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Is 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan making the latest USMNT roster?
"Sullivan has six goals and eight assists post-World Cup US play four games in upcoming window Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to earn his first international call-up with the United States men’s national team later this month, a source with knowledge of the roster told the Guardian on Wednesday. The source requested anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the roster. The US will face Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada in late September and early October, with US head coach Mauricio Pochettino expected to announce his roster on Thursday morning. ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle was first to report news of Sullivan’s inclusion. Continue reading...
"By José NuñezCavan Sullivan will not be slowed down.Scoring his sixth goal in as many games, the Philadelphia Union's 16-year-old phenom helped ignite an all-time classic on Saturday night: a 4-3 co...
"By Charles BoehmCould Cavan Sullivan – or Julian Hall, or Justin Ellis, or any of the other young MLS starlets just called into the US men’s national team’s upcoming camp – sooner or later blo...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:55 AMCavan Sullivan joins elite company as USMNT camp beckons
By José NuñezCavan Sullivan will not be slowed down.Scoring his sixth goal in as many games, the Philadelphia Union's 16-year-old phenom helped ignite an all-time classic on Saturday night: a 4-3 co...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 1:46 PMCavan Sullivan speaks out after USMNT call-up as 16-year-old MLS prodigy prepares for debut
Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 16, has spoken out for the first time since being called up to the U.S. Men's National Team by Mauricio Pochettino
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:16 PMCavan Sullivan enters USMNT spotlight with historic potential
By Charles BoehmCould Cavan Sullivan – or Julian Hall, or Justin Ellis, or any of the other young MLS starlets just called into the US men’s national team’s upcoming camp – sooner or later blo...
- ESPNSep 17, 2026, 4:19 PMTeen Sullivan in USMNT squad, Pulisic left out
Philadelphia Union phenom Cavan Sullivan, 16, headlines the 28-player roster named by U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming FIFA international window.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:00 PMWho is Cavan Sullivan? American phenom reportedly set for first USMNT call-up as Man City future looms
Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan is in red-hot form, having scored five goals with two assists in his last five MLS games and Jeff Carlisle reports that he'll be in the next USMNT roster.
- ESPNSep 16, 2026, 7:39 PMSources: Union's Sullivan, 16, set for first USMNT call-up
Philadelphia Union attacker Cavan Sullivan has earned a call-up from the United States for the upcoming September/October FIFA international window, sources told ESPN.
- The Guardian SportSep 16, 2026, 7:25 PMUSMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for upcoming friendlies
Sullivan has six goals and eight assists post-World Cup US play four games in upcoming window Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to earn his first international call-up with the United States men’s national team later this month, a source with knowledge of the roster told the Guardian on Wednesday. The source requested anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the roster. The US will face Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada in late September and early October, with US head coach Mauricio Pochettino expected to announce his roster on Thursday morning. ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle was first to report news of Sullivan’s inclusion. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:07 PMIs 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan making the latest USMNT roster?
The teenager is on a historic tear in MLS.
- CBS SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:03 PMCavan Sullivan focused on 'just having fun' as USMNT buzz surrounds him ahead of roster release
The 16-year-old, who has 12 goal contributions in 10 MLS games, is reportedly set to be named to the USMNT squad on Thursday
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:47 PMHow good is Cavan Sullivan? First USMNT call-up set to springboard Philadelphia Union teen's superstar career
Mauricio Pochettino has marked the start of the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle by ushering in a new USMNT era, one fans hope will be defined by the emergence of a generational talent.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:16 PMCavan Sullivan's talent, swagger has 16-year old on precipice of USMNT call-up
Cavan Sullivan has a swagger about him, and it's led him to the precipice of an imminent USMNT debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:06 PM⚽️ Y! Sports AM: The next big thing?
16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is having a breakout season in MLS. Could a USMNT call-up be coming this week?
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:48 PM16-year-old USMNT prospect Cavan Sullivan is a star and the world is taking notice
He's the future of the USMNT. He might also be the present.
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